Connecting the World Through Satellite Communications Software
Expert Protocol Stacks, 5G NTN Waveforms, and Test Tools for a Seamlessly Connected World.
As the team behind more than 15 waveforms – including the industry-standard BGAN protocol stacks – Gatehouse Satcom is a leader in satellite communications software. Today, we specialize in 5G NTN and portable waveforms, providing mission-critical building blocks for terminals, satellites, and network infrastructure
Working for a seamlessly connected world
For more than two decades we have delivered market-leading communications software products to the satellite communications industry, and we are looking forward to continuing this role in the new era of standardized and direct-to-device satellite connectivity.
Together with other visionary companies, our customers, we will unlock the full potential of satellite communications for a seamlessly connected world through standardized, mature, and portable waveforms.
Gatehouse Satcom at a glance
Software focused
We build satellite communication software and nothing else. This gives our customers depth, precision, and predictable quality.
25+ years in satcom
Our products are shaped by decades of work with satellite operators, OEMs, and integrators across the global industry.
Active in 3GPP NTN
We contribute directly to the development of 5G NTN standards. This ensures our solutions follow the latest specifications.
Experts in protocols and testing
We are recognised for our expertise in satellite communication protocols, waveforms, and advanced test tools.
Long-term partnerships
We focus on healthy values and strong relationships that last through multiple programs and product lifecycles.
ISO 9001 certified
Our certified quality management ensures reliability, documentation discipline, and consistent delivery.
Gatehouse Satcom - a Cobham Satcom company
Gatehouse Satcom is a wholly owned subsidiary of Cobham Satcom, a global leader in satellite communications terminals and systems.
For our customers, this means working with the same specialised NTN software teams and engineering-led approach, now as part of a broader satellite communications group with global reach and long-term industry commitment.
Our focus remains unchanged. We develop standards-based satellite and NTN software with deep technical expertise and close collaboration with customers. Being part of Cobham Satcom places our work within a wider satellite infrastructure context, supporting programmes that move from validation to deployment and long-term operation.
Our History
Gatehouse was founded in 1992 by engineers, and engineering remains at the heart of our work, with three out of four employees dedicated to it. We started by building communications systems for ports, then carried those principles into satellite communications. By 2000 we had become a leading supplier of satcom terminal software for the Inmarsat BGAN system across aeronautical, maritime, and land applications.
Since then we have developed, deployed, and maintained more than 15 waveforms. Our work spans DVB, DAMA, GMR, and many others, giving us capabilities that apply to virtually any satellite communications waveform. The constant thread has been mission critical, mature, and portable communications software for the satellite industry.
In recent years we have expanded into standardized software for 5G Non-Terrestrial Networks. As an active 3GPP member, we contribute directly to 5G NTN standardization and participate in both ETSI and 3GPP working groups. This work positions us at the forefront of bringing satellite and mobile communications closer together.
A heritage of knowledge
Gatehouse Satcom was founded by engineers and to this day engineering is at the core of what we do – with 75 percent of our team being engineers. Since the early 2000’s, we have been involved in development, deployment and maintenance of more than 15 waveforms for satellite communications systems.
We are proud to contribute to crucial and mission critical satellite communications infrastructure for customers all over the world – and we continue to push the boundaries of connectivity.
Collaborations
3GPP
3GPP (3rd Generation Partnership Project) is a project with 7 telecommunications companies and organizations behind it (ARIB, ATIS, CCSA, ETSI, TSDSI, TTA, TTC). The original goal of the 3GPP project was to create a worldwide 3G network for mobile phones, based on GSM (Global System for Mobile Communications) technology. The 3GPP project works with technology within three groups that are technically specified, also called TSG working groups: Radio Access Networks (RAN), Services and System Aspects (SA) and Core Networks and terminals (CT).
Gatehouse Satcom is a full member of 3GPP. We are very committed to the standardization work and are expert advisors using our knowledge of satellite communication to contribute to form the standard.
European Space Agency
The European Space Agency (ESA) is Europe’s gateway to space. Its mission is to shape the development of Europe’s space capability and ensure that investment in space continues to deliver benefits to the citizens of Europe and the world.
Gatehouse Satcom has been involved in several projects with ESA. Currently, we are involved in a program with the main objective of being the first to demonstrate 5G NB-IoT Non-Terrestrial connectivity using satellites in Low Earth Orbit. Under the existing project activity, the main purpose is to identify areas for which the existing terrestrial NB-IoT requires significant adaptations to work from space.
ESA BIC Denmark
ESA BIC Denmark is the 21st member of ESA’s pan-European network of Business Incubation Centres. The incubator is led by The Technical University of Denmark (DTU) in collaboration with the Danish Ministry for Higher Education and Science, University of Aalborg, University of Aarhus, The Danish Industry Foundation and other partners from academia, science parks, industry and Danish government agencies.
Gatehouse Satcom is partnering with ESA BIC Denmark, whose main objective is to create and strengthen communities of successful space related start-ups in Denmark by supporting 40 start-ups during the period of 2020-24. The activities will contribute significantly to growing clusters of space-based companies in Denmark.
ETSI
ETSI is the newest European standardization organization. It was established in 1988 by the request of the European Commission to establish European telecommunications standards.
Gatehouse Satcom is a full member of ETSI, which means that we are a part of the ETSI network with other industry leaders and experts, participating directly in the standard-making process.
Let’s get in touch
Get in touch with us to learn how embedded satellite communications software can enable your roadmap to compete in the rapidly evolving market for connectivity. Please contact us with any inquiries or to set up a meeting.
We look forward to hearing from you and to discuss your satellite communications software needs.